Mei Shu Hu — Self-priming Filtering Protective Face Mask
Respiratory protective mask of category KN95.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Health risk / other
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Hazard
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 93 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a face mask made to protect you from small particles in the air. It is not working well because it lets too many particles through.
What's happening? The mask does not fit your face right and the filter is too weak. This means harmful particles could get through to you.
Does this affect me? If you have this mask, it may not protect you well. It was sold in Belgium.
What should I do? Stop using this mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a better mask to stay safe.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 93 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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